Gertrude (1852)

Gertrude is a novel written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1852. The story follows the life of the eponymous character, Gertrude, from childhood to adulthood. Gertrude is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is raised in a strict, religious household. She is taught to be obedient and submissive, but also to value education and intellectual pursuits. As she grows older, Gertrude becomes increasingly interested in women's rights and social justice issues. She becomes involved in various reform movements and eventually becomes a leader in the fight for women's suffrage. Along the way, Gertrude faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including opposition from her family and society at large. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to her beliefs and works tirelessly to bring about change. The novel is a powerful exploration of gender roles, social norms, and the struggle for equality in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature or social justice issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.